PSY 311 - Brain and Behavior

Institution:

Immaculata University

Subject:

Psychology

Description:

Provides a broad overview of the relationship between brain function and behavior. Topics include basic brain anatomy and neural transmission; the neurobiology of sensation and perception, motivated behaviors, learning and memory, reward, pain, attention, sleep, stress and emotions; and what happens when brain function goes wrong (i.e., neurological and psychological disorders). By the end of this course, students should be able to evaluate claims made about brain research and function, and have a richer understanding of how people behave the way they do.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.immaculata.edu

Phone Number:

(610) 647-4400

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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